Goodguys New Product Award Winners from the 26th Summit Racing Nationals Presented by PPG
The Goodguys 26th Summit Racing Nationals presented by PPG in Columbus, Ohio, is packed with award winning classic cars and trucks, but this is also an event where manufacturer’s can debut their latest products to vie for a Best New Product Award.
This year brought out a solid gathering of innovative and new products and components showing that the hot rod industry continues to grow while pushing technology and manufacturing capabilities. Goodguys has nine different categories for products, plus an additional award for Best Display. Check out the winners of the 2024 Best New Product Showcase.
Best New Engine & Trans Component: Lokar’s Electronic Sport Mode Shifter, Gen 2
The second generation of Electronic Sport Mode Shifter from Lokar allows you to take control of your automatic transmission with its manual sport mode. The shifter is compatible with most aftermarket trans controllers while maintaining all of the safety features of Lokar’s traditional shifters. Available for 4L60E, 4L80E, 6L80E, 6L90E, AODE and 4R70W trans.
Best New Suspension/Chassis/Brake Component: RideTech’s Fox Body IRS
RideTech’s new bolt-in Independent Rear Suspension system is specifically designed for the ’79-’93 Fox Body Mustang and provides maximum performance, high strength and OE reliability utilizing the driveline/brake components of the ’15 – ’23 Mustang.
Best New Interior Product: Rad Rides Performance Part’s Tilt Steering Column
The same Rad Rides that has designed and built a number of innovative and award winning cars also offers a line of trick components and parts. Their latest is this mechanically driven tilt steering column. The column provides 40-degrees of tilt function in five different positions plus has classic styling. Available with turn signals and horn button.
Best New Electrical Product: American Autowire’s ’84-’90 Jeep XJ Classic Update
American Autowire continues to do what they do best – help you wire your classic vehicle with all new wiring for a safer, more reliable car or truck. Offroad enthusiasts well be excited to see their complete harness to update the ’84-’90 Jeep XJ.
Best New Tires & Wheels: Forgeline Motorsports’ Rallya Wheel
The Forgeline Rallya is a throwback to Chevrolet’s original steel “Rallye” wheel from the late ‘60s-‘70s. The wheel is a three-piece design manufactured from forged 6061-T6 aluminum and is 100% made in the USA.
Best New Body & Glass Component: Auto Metal Direct’s Complete C10 Body Trim Kit
Working on a ’73 – ’80 Square Body? Auto Metal Direct has assembled a complete premium body molding set for the GM C/K truck that is polished and ready to install at a reasonable price. Everything you need to get your truck looking like new.
Best New Paint/Care Product: Meguiar’s Hybrid Ceramic Wash & Wax
Meguair’s is known for their high quality automotive car care products and continues to develop useful products to help get the most shine and protection for your car. Their new Hybrid Ceramic Wash and Wax washes and boosts the wax protection to help maintain your paint while producing a great shine.
Best New Garage Tool: Griot’s Garage The Boss Pressure Washer Gun and Nozzle Kit
Griot’s Garage will help you elevate your pressure washer’s performance with this class leading stainless steel wash gun and nozzle kit. The nozzles are designed to deliver the ultimate performance, comfort and control while washing your ride.
People’s Choice Best New Product: Pure Choice Motorsports’s A/C & Heater Plumbing Kit
Pure Choice Motorsports is making it easier to plumb A/C and Heater lines with their new plumbing lineup of black braided hoses and sleek black fittings creating an elegant aesthetic – the ultimate solution for automotive A/C and heater hose plumbing.
Best Exhibitor Display: Hercules Tires
Not only were there a lot of great new products, but manufacters also put together some terrific displays. Hercules Tires scored the nod for Best Display with their outdoor booth showcasing their line of tires for muscle cars, hot rods and trucks.
Photos by Damon Lee and Todd Ryden
